Huge North West Earth Quake coming ?

Well we all live in this country and no matter where in this country one live there's a possibility of a natural disaster. West coast you've got earthquakes, mudslides, forest fires and drought. Central America (USA) tornadoes, drought and heat waves. East coast you can have hurricanes and floods....I may have missed some but being S. FL give me hurricanes at least I have time to prepare and get the hell out of dodge.

Good luck out there.

Peace

g under p said:

Well we all live in this country and no matter where in this country one live there's a possibility of a natural disaster. West coast you've got earthquakes, mudslides, forest fires and drought. Central America (USA) tornadoes, drought and heat waves. East coast you can have hurricanes and floods....I may have missed some but being S. FL give me hurricanes at least I have time to prepare and get the hell out of dodge.

Good luck out there.

Peace

not me.

We get the snow sometimes but it melts. Other than that, we dont have anything.... we also do not have bugs and snakes that can kill you

This reminds me of how all my life I've heard people say California is going to split off and sink into the ocean in a huge Quake. We live about two hours inland at 2000 feet. I figure that should give us a nice ocean view. Bring it on! Hahaha!

And GF, if you're moving too avoid one natural occurrence (what some humans call "disasters") what will you be trading the earthquakes for? Tornadoes? Floods? Ma Nature always has something cooking!

PJ_Soul said:

A huge west coast earthquake has been coming for as long as I can remember (and yes, I do worry about "the big one" a little bit... but whaddaya gonna do?? I just look around whatever room I'm in to take note of escape routes and sturdy things to get under. That's about all I can do... besides having emergency supplies ready, of course. I do have an emergency pack in my office under my desk (standard for all staff). Nothing at home, really. I should probably get on that, just in case).

Yeah that would be a good idea....cause under some panic situations our brains seem to not function as well. I'm just thinking if a big cane is heading our way what important things would I throw in My truck. Hmmmm, my bicycle, (I'm on my bike more than I'm in my truck) my orchids and lots of water/Perrier.

Peace

g under p said:

PJ_Soul said:

A huge west coast earthquake has been coming for as long as I can remember (and yes, I do worry about "the big one" a little bit... but whaddaya gonna do?? I just look around whatever room I'm in to take note of escape routes and sturdy things to get under. That's about all I can do... besides having emergency supplies ready, of course. I do have an emergency pack in my office under my desk (standard for all staff). Nothing at home, really. I should probably get on that, just in case).

Yeah that would be a good idea....cause under some panic situations our brains seem to not function as well. I'm just thinking if a big cane is heading our way what important things would I throw in My truck. Hmmmm, my bicycle, (I'm on my bike more than I'm in my truck) my orchids and lots of water/Perrier.

Peace

Well, evacuating before an earthquake isn't an option, so it's only the aftermath that we have to worry about over here. Therefore, losing our brains is only a problem when it comes to how we act when the earthquake starts. I have only experienced one earthquake in my life here, back in 2001. I am happy to report that I handled it very well. I acted fast and wrapped my mind around what was happening immediately. I felt very in control, and I was under the sturdiest thing in the room with a chair in front of me to block any flying glass from windows blowing in within probably 4 seconds *pats self on back* So I'm happy to know that I can keep a cool head in an earthquake. However, I saw other people just standing there like idiots for a fairly unbelievable amount of time. By the time their minds processed what was even happening, the event was over, lol. If that had been a much bigger earthquake, they would possibly have been hurt or dead before they even knew what hit them. Nothing you can do about not being able to comprehend that a disaster is unfolding around you! But if you survive that part, definitely good to have enough to manage for a few days to a week. I saw a really good emergency pack online the other day. A bunch of supplies that are stored in a bucket, and the bucket serves as a portable toilet (with a seat). Only $80. I think I might get that for home.

jeffbr said:

If you get a chance, read the New Yorker article that started this discussion over the past week. It is a pretty interesting read, especially if you're in the Pacific Northwest.

I find it all fascinating, but can't get too stressed about it. There is no telling when it will actually hit, and whether I'll even still be alive at that time. Having the discussion is great, though. It has caused me to evaluate our plans, and stressed the need for an emergency kit, which I've procrastinated doing since the last significant earthquake we had in 2001. I guess I better get on that!

This is how I (have forced myself to) think as well. We have a reserve of water, cat litter, cat food and a few non-perishables but that's it. Tossed a 20-year old kit a few months ago and trying to gauge what we may or may not need is overwhelming.

Figure cell service will be out as well. Woo-hoo!

The Rock is gonna lay the smackdown on that candy ass earthquake!

The Rock is gonna go down Know Your Role Boulevard, hang that right at Jabroni Drive, and proceed to check that earthquakes's candy ass in at the Smackdown Hotel. Know you role and shut your mouth.

If you smell... what the Rock is cookin'!

Drowned Out said:

PJ_Soul said:

g under p said:

PJ_Soul said:

A huge west coast earthquake has been coming for as long as I can remember (and yes, I do worry about "the big one" a little bit... but whaddaya gonna do?? I just look around whatever room I'm in to take note of escape routes and sturdy things to get under. That's about all I can do... besides having emergency supplies ready, of course. I do have an emergency pack in my office under my desk (standard for all staff). Nothing at home, really. I should probably get on that, just in case).

Yeah that would be a good idea....cause under some panic situations our brains seem to not function as well. I'm just thinking if a big cane is heading our way what important things would I throw in My truck. Hmmmm, my bicycle, (I'm on my bike more than I'm in my truck) my orchids and lots of water/Perrier.

Peace

Well, evacuating before an earthquake isn't an option, so it's only the aftermath that we have to worry about over here. Therefore, losing our brains is only a problem when it comes to how we act when the earthquake starts. I have only experienced one earthquake in my life here, back in 2001. I am happy to report that I handled it very well. I acted fast and wrapped my mind around what was happening immediately. I felt very in control, and I was under the sturdiest thing in the room with a chair in front of me to block any flying glass from windows blowing in within probably 4 seconds *pats self on back* So I'm happy to know that I can keep a cool head in an earthquake. However, I saw other people just standing there like idiots for a fairly unbelievable amount of time. By the time their minds processed what was even happening, the event was over, lol. If that had been a much bigger earthquake, they would possibly have been hurt or dead before they even knew what hit them. Nothing you can do about not being able to comprehend that a disaster is unfolding around you! But if you survive that part, definitely good to have enough to manage for a few days to a week. I saw a really good emergency pack online the other day. A bunch of supplies that are stored in a bucket, and the bucket serves as a portable toilet (with a seat). Only $80. I think I might get that for home.

You don't mention a tsunami in your aftermath....that would def be the most devastating part of the whole scenario. Do you live on, or have the ability to get to high ground in a hurry? When I lived in White Rock, I imagined it hitting every time I went thru the Massey tunnel.....
I was in a Tofino a short time ago - those tsunami evacuation route signs are a bit unnerving.
Hope this long-overdue quake can wait at least another couple of weeks...headed your way again for August long.

I'm not worried about it personally. Pretty sure Vancouver Island would actually protect a large portion of metro Van. So everyone on the island is fucked of course, and I'm told Richmond is fucked even if there isn't a Tsunami. It will turn to jelly and sink. Same with the False Creek area, which is all built on fake land.

Here are some handy tips for anyone caught in a major earthquake:

-If you are under an overpass, GET OUT OF YOUR CAR and lie next to it. Many people died in the Loma Prieta earthquake because they were crushed inside their car rather than being next to it and letting the vehicle take the blow.

-The old "stand in a doorway" thing is a bad idea. Doorways often collapse sideways and crush the victim. If you can't get out of the building quickly, you're better off getting low next to a heavy piece of furniture like a bed or a desk and let that take the blow.

-If you are outside near tall buildings, get away from them. Falling glass kills in big city earthquakes. Tall building in downtown S.F. have huge amounts of glass.

-If you are at the ocean and you see the water being sucked out to sea much more quickly and in greater amount than normal, get to high ground fast! This kind of wave activity is likely to be followed by a tsunami.

I keep these things in mind but I don't stress about quakes except when I'm on a bridge in the Bay Area. I always get a bit tense on those damn things and then heave a big sigh of relief on the other side. I always picture that big chunk of the Bay Bridge that broke off in the Loma Prieta quake. Otherwise, I just don't worry. The worst quake for me was being in a basement and a good quake made me super motion sick. Nearly heaved my lunch!